DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst

DSHS FTAA Fiscal Analyst 2 - Local Funds Lead Worker

If you thrive in a role that blends precision with purpose, this may be the perfect position for you. The Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) is hiring for a Fiscal Analyst 2 to join their Consolidated Business Services (CBS3) team, in Centralia, WA. As a Fiscal Analyst 2 in the Local Funds Unit, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and monitoring patient and group financial accounts at the Maple Lane Residential Treatment Facility.

You will ensure financial accountability and support the well‑being of individuals receiving treatment and care.

Please note: This position is on‑site at our Maple Lane location.

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Opportunities performed on‑site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

• Manage approximately 50 patient trust and group accounts using an automated accounting system
• Audit accounts for accuracy and prepare adjustments to correct discrepancies
• Monitor patient trust funds to determine financial responsibility toward cost of care
• Respond to financial inquiries by analyzing data and preparing historical account reports
• Apply Medicaid guidelines, state laws and agency policies to all account activities
• Calculate and prepare daily bank deposits and ensure secure handling of all monetary items
• Prepare bank bags for courier pick‑up and verify incoming cash and checks delivered on site
• Review and determine how to process unclaimed or abandoned funds in compliance with state requirements
• Compile unclaimed property reports and submit them to the Department of Revenue
• Track and report sales tax obligations related to patient and group fund purchases
• Prepare payment documents for gate money, Therapeutic Funds and client vocational incentives
• Audit and input client work pay records into the system
• Prepare and submit financial transmittals for recoveries in the current budget cycle
• Calculate and process monthly payments due to the Office of Financial Recovery
• Monitor and report patient accounts identified as eligible for financial recovery
• Act as the on‑site lead for Local Funds operations when the supervisor is unavailable

Professionals who have a bachelor's degree*, with a minimum of 12 semesters or 18 quarter hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting and 1 to 2 years of relevant professional experience**.

• Professional experience may substitute for education, but not for the accounting, audit, or budget‑related credit hours.
• A master’s degree in a financial related field; or certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.

• Accounting knowledge – You understand the principles of accounting and can apply them to reconcile complex fund records.
• Regulatory understanding – You are able to navigate financial rules, Medicaid requirements, and Washington state regulations.
• Analytical skills – You interpret data, identify financial discrepancies and recommend effective solutions.
• Technical proficiency – You are comfortable using accounting software and Excel, including creating spreadsheets and importing/exporting data.
• Discretion and ethics – You consistently maintain confidentiality and act with integrity in handling sensitive financial information.
• Clear and patient communication – You communicate professionally with a wide audience, both in writing and in person. When your communication isn’t understood, you reword or restructure your response to aid understanding.
• Time management – You can manage deadlines, prioritize tasks and organize your workload efficiently.
• Adaptability – You are flexible, open to change, and able to absorb new procedures and expectations quickly.

Please include unofficial college transcripts with your application.

Email the recruiter Morgan Daggi and reference 00987.

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